Definition

A type of plant from the genus Liriope, commonly used in gardens and landscaping for its grass-like leaves and small flowers.

Example

The garden was beautifully decorated with liriope, adding a lush green ground cover.

Conversation

Have you seen the new plants in the garden center?

Yeah, they have some beautiful liriope there.

I really love how they look as ground cover.

Me too! They add such a nice touch to the landscaping.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Liriope is derived from the Latin word 'liriope', which refers to a type of plant, specifically a genus of flowering plants in the family Asparagaceae. The name itself is believed to be derived from the Greek 'liriope', which combines 'lirio' (meaning lily) and 'ops' (meaning face or appearance). Thus, it refers to a plant that resembles a lily in its appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lily' ('lirio') to remember that 'liriope' refers to a plant that has a lily-like appearance.

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